From Afar
Vance Joy
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You told me 'boy look the other way' You told me 'boy bite your tongue' Yes that's not the way, Yeah that's not the way Ah that's just not the way that friends behave Ah that's just not the way that friends behave Oh no, no, no, No, no, no, no You lined me up Across the room Two falling sparks One willing fool And I, I always knew That I would love you from afar You told me 'boy look the other way' You told me 'boy hide those hands' Well I've been living on the crumbs of your love And I'm starving now And that is just the way that we remain Ah that will be the way that we remain Oh no no no No no no no You lined me up Across the room Two falling sparks One willing fool And I, I always knew That I would love you from afar You lined me up Across the room Two falling sparks One willing fool And I, I always knew That I would love you from afar It shouldn't come as a surprise What I'm feeling, what I'm feeling now It shouldn't come as a surprise She got darling hazel eyes It shouldn't come as a surprise What I'm feeling, what I'm feeling now It shouldn't come as a surprise What I'm feeling, what I'm feeling now It shouldn't come as a surprise What I'm feeling, what I'm feeling now It shouldn't come as a surprise What I'm feeling, what I'm feeling now
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Written by: JAMES KEOGH
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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15 facts about this song
Genre"From Afar" falls into the indie-pop and folksy genres of music.
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AlbumThe song "From Afar" is from Vance Joy's debut studio album titled "Dream Your Life Away," which was released in September 2014.
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AuthorshipVance Joy, whose real name is James Keogh, wrote the song himself.
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Track Position"From Afar" is the very first song on the "Dream Your Life Away" album.
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ThemeThe song's lyrics discuss unrequited love and longing, which is a common theme in Vance Joy's music.
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Music VideoThe music video for "From Afar" was released in January 2014 and features a man observing another man and woman from afar, reflecting the lyrical themes of the song.
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AccoladesThough the song did not achieve huge commercial success, it was well received by critics and established Vance Joy as a prominent new force in the indie music scene.
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InspirationVance Joy mentioned in interviews that he was inspired by ordinary life and his own experiences while writing this song.
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VersionsThere are several versions of "From Afar," including live sessions and performances at various music festivals.
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InstrumentationVance Joy, well-known for his guitar skills, uses both guitar and ukulele in "From Afar," blending indie and folk styles.
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Popularity"From Afar" is consistently popular among Vance Joy's fans and frequently performed at his live concerts.
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Cover VersionsSeveral artists have covered "From Afar" since its release, proving its popularity and relevance in the music industry.
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Release Break"From Afar" was released after Vance Joy's hit single "Riptide," proving that he was not just a one-hit-wonder.
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Streaming"From Afar" has gained millions of streams across various platforms such as Spotify and Apple Music, making it one of Vance Joy's most streamed songs.
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LyricsThe lyrics of "From Afar" are regarded as poetic and emotionally potent, which is a common characteristic of Vance Joy's songwriting style.
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